The accountant must file the required surprise examination report within 120 days of the surprise examination and, upon resignation or dismissal, will file a Form ADV-E that may be required to include a statement terminating the surprise examination agreement with the firm.

What is a Form ADV-E?

Form ADV-E is used as a cover page for a certificate of accounting of securities and funds of which the investment adviser has custody (surprise exam report). Form ADV-E contains both information about the adviser and the surprise exam conducted.

Do I need to file ADV?

Filing Form ADV is mandatory for advisers who are required to register with the SEC and for exempt reporting advisers. The SEC maintains the information submitted on this form and makes it publicly available. The SEC may return forms that do not include required information.